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Conjugation Chart of “Decir” (to say) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Decir”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Decir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Dime la verdad. (Tell me the truth.)

Decir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for this tense.

How to Use Decir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Decir generally means “to say” or “to tell”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To say or tell: This is the most common meaning. For example, Dime la verdad (Tell me the truth).

To express: Used when conveying an idea or opinion. For example, Dilo con tus propias palabras (Express it in your own words).

To reveal or disclose: Used when sharing information, often private or confidential. For example, No digas nada a nadie (Don’t tell anyone).

To indicate or show: Used when something is being pointed out or demonstrated. For example, Dime dónde está (Show me where it is).

To read (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean “to read” something out loud. For example, Dime lo que dice ahí (Read me what it says there).

To call or name (colloquial): It can also mean “to call” someone a certain way. For example, No me digas mentiroso (Don’t call me a liar).

To mean or imply (idiomatic): In certain phrases, it can convey the meaning or implication of something. For example, Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres (Tell me who you hang out with, and I’ll tell you who you are).

Real Life Examples of Decir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Di la verdad! (Tell the truth!)

Por favor, diga su nombre completo. (Please state your full name.)

Cuando estés listo, digamos nuestras intenciones. (When you’re ready, let’s state our intentions.)

Amigos, digan lo que piensan con honestidad. (Friends, speak your minds honestly.)

Oye, di lo que quieres decir sin rodeos. (Hey, just say what you mean without beating around the bush.)

En la reunión, digan sus ideas con claridad. (At the meeting, state your ideas clearly.)

Mamá, diga la receta otra vez para que la entienda. (Mom, say the recipe again so I can understand it.)

Antes de viajar, digamos nuestros planes al resto de la familia. (Before traveling, let’s state our plans to the rest of the family.)

Oye compa, di lo que traes entre manos. (Hey buddy, spill the beans on what you’re up to.)

En la entrevista, diga sus fortalezas con confianza. (In the interview, state your strengths confidently.)

Equipo, digamos nuestras metas para este proyecto. (Team, let’s state our goals for this project.)

Cuando llegue el momento, digan sus votos con convicción. (When the time comes, state your votes with conviction.)

Para resolver el conflicto, digan sus perspectivas con respeto. (To resolve the conflict, state your perspectives respectfully.)

Antes de pedir la cuenta, digamos nuestros pedidos finales. (Before asking for the bill, let’s state our final orders.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Decir (to say) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.